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In a statement on its Facebook page, the market organisers said that the decision had been taken following consultation with the Met Office.

"We are very sorry to announce that unfortunately, due to the adverse weather conditions, we must cancel The Frome Independent on Sunday 4th March.

"We have consulted with the Met Office and have been advised that conditions on Sunday morning could mean that travelling to the market, and around Frome itself, could pose a significant risk of injury due to predicted sleet, freezing rain and poor visibility on roads due to fog.

"Although there is a chance that the snow will thaw by Sunday, the Met Office have not been able to tell us with certainty that conditions will be safe enough to go ahead."

Although the bulk of the bad weather is likely to have subsided by Sunday, there is still a risk of ice and fog.

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